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  • Taproot Expansion Project

    Taproot Expansion Project

    More equipment, space, and services! Did you know Taproot is working on expanding its services by adding a fully equipped cook room, offering businesses and individuals access to a modular space that will include a six-burner gas range, convection oven (for baking, roasting, and more!), a large steam jacketed tilting kettle, a fire-suppression hood, a…

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  • Mystic Origins

    Mystic Origins

    Mystic Origins mindfully creates delicious nutritional tonics, tinctures, and remedies. We take pride in crafting and growing high-quality ingredients (organic and local when possible) and promoting a variety of products and services related to health and wellness. Mystic Origins is in a formative phase of going public, but in the near future, our website will…

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  • Kraut Pleasers

    Kraut Pleasers

    Kraut Pleasers ferments slowly in small batches and uses canning jars for easy re-use. Kraut Pleasers sauerkraut is currently available at Blossom Grocery, Orcas Food Co-op, Southend Grocery & Deli and Lopez Farmers Market. Josh Ratza PO Box 623 Lopez Island, WA joshtatza@me.com https://www.facebook.com/Kraut-Pleasers-1779611582251936/

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  • Good Earth Centre

    Good Earth Centre

    Inspired by the work of Japanese farmer, Masanobu Fukuoka, we specialize in organic no-till and natural farming for vegetable and herb production. We look to nature to guide our practices and strive for healthy soils and abundant wildlife on our farm. We hope to introduce chickens to the holistic system in the near future. We…

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  • Girl Meets Dirt

    Girl Meets Dirt

    Stop by our tasting room and watch the copper pots boil in our production kitchen and retail shop, and try our handmade preserves crafted from local heirloom fruit grown on heritage orchards. We use a classic, old-school style and are inspired by modern pairings for cheese and charcuterie. 208 Enchanted Forest Rd., Suite A Eastsound,…

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  • Roses Bakery Cafe

    Roses Bakery Cafe

    Roses Bakery Cafe is both a restaurant and retail bread bakery. Our cooking reflects the season, and produce of local farms, including island raised meats. Our bakery features artisanal hand crafted breads. Providing for community is our goal. John Trumbull 382 Prune Alley Eastsound WA 98245 (360) 376-5805 rosesbakerycafe@rockisland.com

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  • Mia’s Cafe

    Mia’s Cafe

    Predominantly a breakfast and lunch Cafe focused on cooking from scratch using as much organic and locally grown products as we are able. Expresso Bar serving a proprietary blend of fare trade organic beans from our local roaster. Also serving beer and wine. Mia Kartiganer 123 North Beach Road Eastsound, WA 98245 (360) 376-6427 miascafeorcas@gmail.com

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  • Heartwood Inspired Living

    Heartwood Inspired Living

    Heartwood Inspired Living offers island-crafted experiences on Orcas Island. Heartwood House is ideal for intimate gatherings, retreats and celebrations such as a Bridal Brunch, Garden-to-Table and Rehearsal Dinners. Heart & Hand Studio accommodations for two, with a water and garden view. Gretchen Krampf 70 Langell Lane Eastsound, WA 98245 (360) 317-8220 gretchen.krampf@processexperts.com

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  • FREE Produce Safety Workshop – San Juan Island

    FREE Produce Safety Workshop – San Juan Island

    May 30, 2018 from 9-11 on San Juan Island. Who’s in and Who’s Out? Produce Safety Rule 101.

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  • FREE Produce Safety Workshop – Lopez Island

    FREE Produce Safety Workshop – Lopez Island

    May 31, 2018 from 8:30-10:30 on Lopez Island. Who’s in and Who’s Out? Produce Safety Rule 101.

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